Football Fever!

I would only consider myself a casual football fan, but I
think it would be difficult not to get swept up in the excitement of a new NFL season.
In my neck of the woods friends have spent the last few days hosting game
parties, giving one another light verbal abuse regarding team alliances, and
expressing their excitement (or disappointment) via social media.

I’ve reacted to this hubbub by getting together with friends
to watch bits and pieces of various games. I also led a successful effort to
re-locate yesterday’s gathering outside for some lawn games and football
tossing. (It was supposed to be a halftime activity, but I’m happy to say we
spent several hours out there!)

As with many cultural swells that come along and engulf our
lives, I find my editorial brain looking for the educational takeaway. What can
we learn about ourselves by looking at football? What science and math concepts
are involved with the game? Huge amounts of money are involved, so what do the
economics of football look like? These are just a few examples of the questions
that make me a hit at tailgating parties. But luckily for me and other
likeminded individuals, Capstone has a wide range of titles to help answer
questions such as these! Here are a few of my favorites:

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